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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1911
Page
5
Washington Judge John C. Denney of Everett has been chosen by President Taft to be registrar of the Seattle land office. Across the state polls note shifting census counts and local incidents as communities challenge figures and report odd events.
A Londonized lineup runs through Moore Grand Alhambra Orpheum Majestic and Pantages with acts by Mike Bernard Lola Merrill Frank Otte Corinne Frances The Fire Commissioner and The Four Huntings. The Hold Up at Pantages headlines. Lichter Merkel and aerial acts round out a strong show.
Four U S mail carriers who circulated a petition calling for an investigation into Supervisor William Copestick claim they were discharged for daring to complain. Inspectors investigated but targeted petition leaders. They appealed to Postmaster General Hitchcock and threaten to take the case to President Taft if justice isn’t served.
At Mayor Dilling's request Chief of Police Bannick will probe the charge that Dr. A J Ghiglione Italian consular agent for Washington and Oregon was afforded scant courtesy by the police after his garage was dynamited weeks earlier The mayor has turned all correspondence between the consul and Gov Hay over to Bannick with a recommendation for a thorough investigation.
The Rainier Valley Improvement Association holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at York Presbyterian Church corner 34th Avenue S and Horton. Officials plan to discuss the municipal car line bond issue.
The tale places Valentine in imperial Rome during Claudius II's reign around 45 A D. A high priest, he secretly wed couples despite the emperor's ban, earning later veneration as Saint Valentine, patron of lovers. Some say he was jailed and killed for defying the ruler.
The Lake Washington Canal Association protests the War Department decision to shift Maj. C W Kutz, Seattle based head of the Army Corps of Engineers, arguing his canal booster record warrants keeping him in place. A formal protest letter was sent yesterday.
A Great Northern eastbound passenger train No 4 derailed 12 miles east of Wenatchee injuring two mail clerks and a brakeman. The pine cars left the tracks and wreckage blocked the line overnight with part of the train tumbling 60 feet down an embankment toward the Columbia river.
Carson Nevada reports search for two women bodies following an ice jam that crushed Hobart Creek reservoir dam and swept away keeper’s house where they slept. Mrs Jones found unconscious on the creek bank and in a precarious condition. London meanwhile notes the prince of Wales and Prince Albert with German measles. Washington names Colonel Enoch M. Crowder as judge advocate general.
A massive blast at the munition barracks near the president’s palace in Managua killed three sentinels and destroyed 7000 rifles and 10000 cartridges. The search of the ruins confirmed the casualties and the extent of the damage.
Spoiled vegetables in the cellar of KB. A. Oliver's home are blamed for five typhoid deaths. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver died last week and Mr. and Mrs. Will Oliver, who cared for them, were ill and in a precarious condition. Dr. John W. Cosford, attending, is dying from the fifth case.
New modern furnished room available at low price in Virginia 604 Virginia near Westlake Avenue. Call for details and terms and to arrange viewing.
The Lewis and Lake Musical Comedy Company presents A Mixed Affair at the Star Theatre this week with J. W. Clifford Wailie Brooks Max Asher Marjory Lake and others delivering a lively program of song wit and nonsense. The chorus improves under Walle Brooks direction. The Chamber of Commerce marks Washington's birthday with a banquet on February 21 and a promising program.
Nine dozen fountain pens and drawing materials valued at 250 dollars were stolen from the student operated book store of the state university a few nights ago. No trace of the burglar was found. Lincoln Nebraska F J Phillips professor of forestry at the state university committed suicide by inhaling gas at his home yesterday.
An old home remedy claims rapid cough relief using pine extract syrup and a granulated mixture. It touts low cost and easy preparation, saying it eases chest pain hoarseness and whooping cough within hours, with Seattle druggists guaranteeing satisfaction or refund.
A Seattle city council member William H Murphy is defended against a citizen committee report. The piece notes his decade of work on street and sewer projects, including Westlake improvements and extending services into what is now several wards. It argues Murphy secured major infrastructure with property owners paying under 200000 of a 320000 project.
The Commercial club of Monroe has started a movement to bond Snohomish county for 1,250,000 to finance the construction of good roads in populated areas of the county.
King county pioneer John Wesley De Mott died in Georgetown yesterday at age 73. He settled at Kirkland 35 years ago and moved to Georgetown four years ago. He served on the Georgetown city council and is survived by his widow, a daughter, and two grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday.
An old advertisement touts a glycerine and pine compound cough medicine mixed with whiskey, with dosages for adults and children, claiming it is the fastest cure known to the medical profession. It urges buyers to ensure genuine Globe Concentrated Pine and notes stock may be sourced by a dentist in room 620 Northern Bank Building.
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